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How to get fromOakland to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Oakland to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SFO - JLN
    8h 21m
    $134–499

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 15m
    $311–605

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus bus
    2d 4h
    $741–1,567

  4. Drive 1,814.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Joplincar car 1,814.5 mi
    29h
    $332–479

  5. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane SJC - JLN
    9h 10m
    $143–578

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane OAK - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    9h 6m
    $248–851

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane OAK - JLN
    9h 18m
    $148–622

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 46m
    $352–631

Oakland to Joplin by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,555.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Joplin Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station in around 44h 15m.

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